BG16 DHC

2016 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2016
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1499 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
16,123 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2016 Ford has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 16,123 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and recurring safety issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,183 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.

Things to check

  • Dangerous lighting failures on 2020-05-14 and 2024-05-14 indicate serious safety neglect.
  • High mileage (123,132

Working in its favour

  • No major structural failures or recurring suspension issues are present in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after initial failures, showing prompt owner attention.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies is present in the MOT records.
  • The car has a consistent service history, with no significant gaps in its maintenance.

Mileage history

Feb 2019: 16,123 mi PASSApr 2019: 16,472 mi PASSMay 2020: 31,604 mi FAILMay 2020: 31,604 mi PASSMay 2021: 46,865 mi PASSMay 2022: 67,157 mi PASSMay 2023: 88,015 mi PASSMay 2024: 106,387 mi FAILMay 2024: 106,388 mi PASSMay 2025: 123,132 mi FAILMay 2025: 123,132 mi PASS123k70k16kFeb 2019May 2025

MOT test history — 8/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2019 PASS 16,123 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 16,472 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 31,604 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2020 PASS 31,604 mi None recorded
May 2021 PASS 46,865 mi
ADVISORY osf repeater lense is broken
May 2022 PASS 67,157 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 88,015 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside side repeater lens damaged but does not effect operation
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
May 2024 FAIL 106,387 mi
MINOR Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Both rear tyres stepping inner tread
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
May 2024 PASS 106,388 mi
MINOR Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Both rear tyres stepping inner tread
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
May 2025 FAIL 123,132 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and cut on tread worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 PASS 123,132 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG16 DHC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.